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Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune disease in which the body's immune system destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. This type of diabetes, also known as juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent diabetes, accounts for 10-15% of all people with the disease. It can appear at any age, although commonly under 40, and is triggered by environmental factors such as viruses, diet or chemicals in people genetically predisposed. People with type 1 diabetes must inject themselves with insulin several times a day and follow a careful diet and exercise plan.
Follow the links below to find information about Type 1 diabetes.
Reviewed September 2011
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| Title: | Type 1 diabetes |
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| Publisher: | Diabetes Australia - Vic (DA - Vic) |
| Description: | Information about the causes, symptoms and treatment of type 1 diabetes. |
| Date: | Aug 2011 |
| Title: | Diabetes type 1 |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Type 1 diabetes can occur at any age, but tends to develop in childhood. There is no cure, but the disorder can be successfully managed with insulin injections, nutrition and exercise. Other names formerly used for type 1 diabetes include juvenile diabetes and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). |
| Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Title: | Diabetes mellitus type 1 (insulin dependent, juvenile onset) |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic syndrome defined by an inability to produce insulin, a hormone which lowers blood sugar. Provides information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. |
| Date: | Dec 2010 |
| Title: | Diabetes in childhood |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | This topic has information about types of diabetes, early signs of diabetes, and problems caused by diabetes. |
| Date: | May 2010 |
| Title: | Type 1 diabetes - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the body attacks the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and destroys them. |
| Date: | Sep 2009 |
| Title: | Type 1 diabetes: questions and answers - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas gland no longer produces enough insulin to convert glucose into energy. |
| Date: | Jul 2003 |
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